How to fix broken start menu in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

On October 17, Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to the general public. Just like any new version of Windows 10, the Fall Creators Update also comes with some annoying bugs despite the fact Microsoft and Windows Insiders tested the software for than 6 months.

Microsoft is already aware of the broken start menu bug in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and the bug is being actively investigated. However, Microsoft hasn’t detailed as to when the bug will be fixed. In the meanwhile, you can try to fix the broken start menu by following the below steps.

To fix broken the start menu in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, do the following

In most of the cases, the start menu isn’t really broken but the apps are missing. As apps are missing, you cannot launch them from the start menu and it will also look broken. To reinstall the apps, do the following:

Use Start or Cortana to open PowerShell with administrator rights.

Once the command prompt appears on the screen, type the below command:

If the other elements of the start menu are broken, you should try to repair the corrupted files. All you need do is open Task Manager (CTRL + SHIFT + ESC) and run a new task: PowerShell with administrator privileges. In the PowerShell, type sfc /scannow and Windows will repair the corrupted system.

The last two solutions that appear to be working for some users are reset and rollback. You can reset your Windows 10 PC from Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and under Reset this PC, click on Get Started. If none of the above tricks are working for you, you’ll need to roll back to the Windows 10 Creators Update or wait for Microsoft to release the hotfix which is expected to arrive next month.

Best solution to risolve the problem is to roll back to previous Build (creaators update) and than upgrade again from Microsoft download center. Also, You should disable third party antivirus on Your system (if installed).
I had the same problem, something was “broken” with My user name. A technitian from Microsoft tried everithing (including the solution with command prompt), but then He concluded that something is broken with My user name.
One option was new user name, or to roll back. I rolled back, disabled third party antivirus, and upgraded again (Microsoft download). It was all there after upgrade.

Mattroski

How to fix start menu, first use the start menu to……. you are a fucking idiot.